Under their wings is where backswimmers [Notonectidae family] store their air. They need it for the deep dives by which they escape many predators. But when they run out of air, they must be able to get back to the surface quickly.
They breathe ny carrying air bubbles
Gangs of Pond Skaters eat backswimmers although I dont know if they attack live creatures or just dispose of corpses.
other insects and fish
Water boatmen are sometimes confused with backswimmers, which are generally larger bugs that swim upside down and deliver a painful bite. from the web
Yes, they breathe oxygen, but they have this air bubble like thing in their abdomen that allows them to stay under water for quite some time.
100 million years
it breathe through its stupidness
Backswimmers have flattened bodies and long hind legs that are specialized for swimming. They also have piercing mouthparts adapted for predation, as they feed on small aquatic organisms like mosquito larvae. Their ability to breathe underwater using a plastron, an air bubble held under their wings, is another important adaptation.
north America, the USA
Backswimmers are known by various names in different countries. In the United States, they are commonly referred to as "backswimmers" or "backswimming bugs." In France, they are called "notonectes," while in Germany, they are known as "Rückenschwimmer." These names reflect their distinctive swimming style and habitat preferences across different languages and cultures.
yes they do fly. i just answered my own question. i am a geek.
Backswimmers are aquatic insects that typically live in freshwater habitats such as ponds, lakes, slow-moving streams, and marshes. They are often found near aquatic vegetation where they can rest, hunt for prey, and lay their eggs.